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CNC machine tending, now with accessible robotics for rapid R&D prototyping and specialty manufacturing runs

Robotics Business Review

Recently, Tormach introduced its new 1500MX CNC mill that can be operated with the ZA6 industrial robot via the company’s free and open source PathPilot ® control software. What is lights-out manufacturing and who are the Tormach customers who would use it? How can it take your customers’ operations to the next level?

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Coming to McCormick Place in April: Additive FOR Manufacturing at Formnext Chicago

Modern Machine Shop

Source: AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology The world’s leading additive manufacturing (AM) trade show is launching a U.S. This will further raise awareness of the opportunities offered by additive manufacturing across the industry. based event in 2025 here in McCormick Place, the same venue as IMTS.

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Robotics Factory adds five startups to its residency pilot cohort

Robotics Business Review

Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has accepted five companies to its Scale Residency program. While in the residency program, company employees can get training in designing products for manufacturability by creating functional prototypes.

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In "Hybrid" FIM Process, 3D Printing Complements Injection Molding

Mold Making Technology

Alpine Advanced Materials delivered 80 rapid prototype molded (RPM) parts (depicted above) for low-volume injection molding production within 10 business days using the freeform injection molding (FIM) process. Results: 80 rapid prototype molded parts for low-volume injection molding production delivered within 10 business days.

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Robotics Factory opens applications for Scale Residency Program

Robotics Business Review

Source: Robotics Factory Pittsburgh-area robotics startups can now find more support through the Robotics Factory. They will also have access to rapid prototyping, educational resources, and space in the Tech Forge building in Lawrenceville, Pa., part of “Robotics Row.”

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ESAB Partners with EWI to Develop Innovative Solutions for Arc-DED Additive Manufacturing and Saw Processes

Fabricating & Metal Work

“Using advanced pulsed-GMAW equipment, EWI can work with end users to develop custom waveforms for the arc DED and the alloys associated with additive manufacturing,” says Michael Carney, Senior Engineer at EWI. It is faster than other methods of additive manufacturing, extremely accurate, and can fabricate large-scale parts.

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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Once relegated to rapid prototyping, 3D printing technology has now advanced far beyond the design studio. At NPE 2024: The Plastics Show , 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) suppliers will be highlighted in the Advanced Manufacturing Zone , while AM users will take to the stage for Wednesday’s 3D Printing Workshop.